Senseglove startup together with Nova presents a new VR glove, which, despite its compact form factor, should also provide powerful tactile simulation.
The most noticeable feature of the Senseglove Nova VR gloves is that they are no longer so conspicuous — if you compare the device with the visually impressive predecessor model, which is placed in the form of a blue exoskeleton over the finger bones to generate a counteraction corresponding to the virtual process.
The new Nova gloves, which the Dutch startup is presenting at CES 2021, are more like regular gloves-except for the still bulky motor housing on the back of the hand. The Nova glove could also be put on in a few seconds, whereas with its predecessor it lasted much longer.
Thread bundles can withstand up to two kilograms of resistance
Instead of bulky artificial joints, Senseglove now uses threads similar to tendons that run along the fingers. They are attracted by the specified motor on the back of the hand, which contains magnetic friction brakes. The glove must reliably simulate a weight of up to two kilograms per finger.
The so-called activators of the sound coil, which vibrate, creating a plausible sensation of touching the thumb and index finger, provide additional stimulation. For example, the wearer of a glove should feel the virtual buttons on the dashboard.
Finger tracking is carried out using a camera and motion sensors built directly into the glove. In combination with the Pico Neo 2, no additional tracking devices are required. In the future, support for additional VR glasses is expected. Senseglove Nova works wirelessly.
One of the first partners of Senseglove in cooperation is Volkswagen, which wants to use the glove for training in virtual reality . According to the startup, the original gloves have been tested by more than 100 institutions, including Volkswagen, Airbus and Honda.
The price of the Senseglove Nova is $ 5,000. Additional information about the new glove and how to order it can be found on the official Senseglove website .
